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Journal : LLT Journal: A Journal on Language and Language Teaching

COGNITIVE STRATEGIES FOR CRITICAL THINKING IN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS' ARGUMENTATIVE WRITING Kusumo, Galih; Dawud, Dawud; Sumadi, Sumadi; Basuki, Imam Agus
LLT Journal: A Journal on Language and Language Teaching Vol 28, No 1 (2025): April 2025
Publisher : English Education Study Programme of Sanata Dharma University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24071/llt.v28i1.9463

Abstract

This study aimed to examine the cognitive strategies of critical thinking in high school students' argumentative writing. Despite extensive research on critical thinking and argumentative writing, there is a lack of in-depth analysis of the specific cognitive strategies employed by high school students in their argumentative essays. Using a case study approach, data from 120 students at SMAN 2 Wonosari were collected through document analysis. Four findings related to the cognitive strategy of critical thinking were obtained in this study. (1) Interpretation is realised through the author's point of view and the formation of definitions, with positions expressed as either opposition or support. (2) The analysis was conducted by identifying the components and structure of arguments, where components included premises and conclusions, and structures were categorised as simple or complex arguments. (3) Inference is achieved through deductive and inductive reasoning. Deductive reasoning follows general patterns, such as chained arguments, modus ponens, and modus tollens, whereas inductive reasoning involves generalisation and causality. (4) The evaluation focuses on accuracy and logical correctness, with accuracy determined by the truth of the premises and logical correctness assessed through valid and strong arguments. The findings serve as a crucial resource for educators and students to enhance critical thinking skills in academic writing, potentially leading to improved teaching methods and student performance in argumentative essay writing.
Co-Authors - Martutik A. H. Rofi'uddin Abadi, M. Imron Ade Eka Anggraini Ahmad Abdul Karim, Ahmad Abdul Ahmad Khoerul Saleh Akbariski, Habib Safillah amanah, nurul Amay Unggu Anggria Amiruddin, Nurlina Anggun Margaretha S. P Aswan Aswan Aulia Rachma Kusumawardani Aulia Rachma Kusumawardani Bahruddin Billa, Monicha Ana David Rindu Kurniawan Dawud Dawud Dedi Gunawan Saputra Diana Rosita Dewi Diana Rosita Dewi Didin Widyartono Dina Novia Rosyida Dyah Lestari Firda Ariani Fitri Ulfasari Galih Kusumo Gatut Susanto Heri Suwignyo Ibrahem Jeh-ubong, Ibrahem Jeh-ubong Imam Suyitno Irfan Irwiadi Ivana, Laili Karkono Kusubakti Andajani Moh Rizal Ali Moh. Safii Mohammad Arief Monicha Ana Billa Muhammad Hilal Hidayat Nadia Yunita Rahma Nawang Wulan Nawang Wulan Ngananti, Anggun Citra Putri Nina Nuramalina Ningrum, Herlik Jublina Nur Hadi Nurchasanah Nurmala Sari Burhan Nurul Amanah Nurul Hidayatul Laili Parirak, Ressy Sabena Pidekso Adi Purbo Suwasono Putra , Natanael Ricky Ramadani Putri, Yusriani Febrian Romadhon, Sahrul Sa'dun Akbar Sarasati, Ruruh Setyoningrum, Retno Ayu Shirly Rizki Kusumaningrum Siti Nurul Fatimah Suci Sundusiah Sumadi SUMADI SUMADI Suryani, Ani Wilujeng Susanto , Gatut Suyono Suyono Swasono Rahardjo Syaiful Hamzah Nasution Tika Himmatur Rosyidah Titik Harsiati Titis Angga Rini Uung Gondo Saputro Uung Gondo Saputro Uung Gondo Saputro Vicky Prastyo Eko Desantoro Wahyudi Siswanto Wida Rahayuningtyas Wilda Suci Annuriza Winanjar Rahayu Yanner J. Kapitan Zeny Dwi Cahyanto Zeny Dwi Cahyanto, Zeny Dwi